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title: "Blood Transfusion Managed Service Contract For Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b0a5"
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published: "2024-10-23"
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# Blood Transfusion Managed Service Contract For Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b0a5

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) is planning a tender for a Blood Transfusion Managed Service Contract for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage. Interested suppliers should submit their queries or expressions of interest by close of business Friday, 8th November 2024. The procurement pertains to pathology services, specifically In Vitro Diagnostics support for transfusion services, intended for multiple locations across North Wales, including Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, and Ysbyty Gwynedd, as well as satellite services in Abergele, Denbigh, and Llandudno hospitals. A pre-tender supplier engagement meeting is scheduled for the afternoon of Tuesday, 19th November 2024, via Microsoft Teams.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialised in pathology and laboratory services, particularly those experienced in delivering In Vitro Diagnostics and transfusion support. Companies that can offer advanced and compliant managed service contracts will be well-suited to compete. The engagement with this tender could lead to long-term partnerships and substantial business growth, especially for firms that are capable of providing 24/7 support and meet stringent regulatory requirements under MHRA and UKAS accreditations. Engaging in this procurement process could allow businesses to establish a foothold in the medical services sector within the UK healthcare system.

## Notice

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Pathology are seeking to appoint an experienced primary Managed Service Contract provider to deliver bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services. BCUHB delivers Transfusion services for Group and Antibody screens, Cross matching, and issuing of products (via remote and electronic issue) across all 3 acute sites (Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Gwynedd), with blood stocks provided on a remote/electronic issue basis to satellite services in Abergele, Denbigh, and Llandudno hospitals. The service is registered as compliant with MHRA, and shares a single unified UKAS accreditation across all 3 locations. Each acute site has a fully capable Transfusion laboratory area as part of the Blood Science laboratory and operates on a 24/7 basis as an established and resilient service model. Each site also supports theatres, cancer centres and renal units with the relevant specialist requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Pathology are seeking to appoint an experienced primary Managed Service Contract provider to deliver bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services. The Health Board is looking to hold a pre-tender supplier engagement meeting where further information on the requirement and service will be provided. This meeting will be held via Microsoft teams in the afternoon of Tuesday 19th November 2024. As part of this prior information notice, please provide your expression of interest to receive an invite to this event. Additional information: Please send any queries to nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034360-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | ST ASAPH |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL17 0JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Denbighshire |
| Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 15:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034360-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=145527
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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